Journal of the British Archaeological Association, Volumen29British Archaeological Association., 1873 |
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... round towers of Ireland , which succeeded the ordinary and primitive beacon both for military and religious usage . And again , it brings forcibly to the mind the same illustra- tion of convenience that the place of worship near at hand ...
... round towers of Ireland , which succeeded the ordinary and primitive beacon both for military and religious usage . And again , it brings forcibly to the mind the same illustra- tion of convenience that the place of worship near at hand ...
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... round , the trees surmounting the large tumulus ( one of the largest , indeed , in England ) form a prominent object in the land- scape . The earthworks , with their intervening ramparts , are on an extensive scale . The tumulus is ...
... round , the trees surmounting the large tumulus ( one of the largest , indeed , in England ) form a prominent object in the land- scape . The earthworks , with their intervening ramparts , are on an extensive scale . The tumulus is ...
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... round in outline , measur- ing 4 inches by nearly 3 inches in diameter . It is 14 inch thick in the middle , and thins off from the central foramen to the edges , which , though blunt , would inflict a fearful wound were the weapon ...
... round in outline , measur- ing 4 inches by nearly 3 inches in diameter . It is 14 inch thick in the middle , and thins off from the central foramen to the edges , which , though blunt , would inflict a fearful wound were the weapon ...
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... rounded and perforated bottom . The broken pieces show another finger - vent ; but as it does not fit any of the broken edges , may not belong to this vessel . Fifteenth century . Two small Samian tazzi , apparently for toilette use ...
... rounded and perforated bottom . The broken pieces show another finger - vent ; but as it does not fit any of the broken edges , may not belong to this vessel . Fifteenth century . Two small Samian tazzi , apparently for toilette use ...
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... round beard , and there is more of melancholy than fierceness expressed in the visage , which is more indicative , perhaps , of Tuisco or Seater than it is of the son of Odin . " Mr. Cuming closed his observations by the exhibition of a ...
... round beard , and there is more of melancholy than fierceness expressed in the visage , which is more indicative , perhaps , of Tuisco or Seater than it is of the son of Odin . " Mr. Cuming closed his observations by the exhibition of a ...
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Página 321 - Tis opportune to look back upon old times, and contemplate our Forefathers. Great examples grow thin, and to be fetched from the passed world. Simplicity flies away, and iniquity' comes at long strides upon us. We have enough to do to make up our selves from present and passed times, and the whole stage of things scarce serveth for our instruction.
Página 269 - And Isaiah the prophet cried unto the Lord: and he brought the shadow ten degrees backward, by which it had gone down in the dial of Ahaz.
Página 119 - Two tunnels had been formed in the side of a hill ; they were wide at one extremity, but tapered off to a narrow bore at the other, where they met in a point. The mouths of the channels opened towards the west, from which quarter a prevalent wind blows in this valley, and sometimes with great violence. The blast received by them would, when the wind wns high, be poured with considerable force and effect upon the smelting furnaces at the extremity of the tunnels.
Página 301 - The King's Carriage was also taken, with a Cabinet and many Royal Autographs in it, which when printed made a sad impression against his Majesty, — gave in fact a most melancholy view of the veracity of his Majesty , " On the word of a King."*** All was lost!
Página 302 - His Speech made upon the Scaffold at Whitehall-Gate, immediately before his Execution, on Tuesday the 30 of Jan.
Página 301 - A Perfect Narrative of the whole Proceedings of the High Court of Justice in the Tryal of the King in Westminster Hall, on Saturday the 20, and Monday the 22 of this instant January.
Página 289 - This person was made a knight of the Bath at the coronation of James I.
Página 277 - I went also to see the building beginning near St. Giles's, where seven streets make a star from a Doric pillar placed in the middle of a circular area ; said to be built by Mr.
Página 85 - Muse, bid the morn awake, Sad winter now declines, Each bird doth choose a mate, This day's St Valentine's ; For that good bishop's sake, Get up, and let us see, "What beauty it shall be That fortune us assigns.